Nordic News, Business and Life in Asia
As the festive season approaches, the Norwegian and Danish embassies in Singapore have embraced the holiday spirit by decorating traditional Christmas trees at Gardens by the Bay. This annual tradition …
Nordic Embassies celebrate Christmas cheer at exhibition in Singapore Read More
Swedish Ambassador to Thailand, Anna Hammargren, recently visited Ericsson’s 5G Innovation & Experience Studio in Chonburi, emphasizing Sweden’s support for Thailand’s digital transformation. During the visit, Ambassador Hammargren praised Ericsson’s …
Swedish Ambassador highlights innovation at Ericsson’s 5G studio in Thailand Read More
On November 30, Her Majesty Queen Suthida visited the “2024 Bangkok World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool” held at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena. The event, hosted by the …
Thailand’s Queen visited Para Ice Hockey Championships featuring Finnish team Read More
Indonesia and Malaysia are working together to address the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The issue was discussed at the 12th Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) meeting in Jakarta. …
Indonesia and Malaysia push for fair EU palm oil regulations Read More
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a leading Danish offshore wind power developer, has expressed its willingness to collaborate with Vietnamese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to advance renewable energy initiatives. Stuart Livesey, CEO …
Danish CIP partners ready to collaborate with Vietnamese SOEs in Offshore Wind Development Read More
MEGA CARE. MEGA SALES – A health fair for all offering great deals to welcome your new year. Special packages and promotions are, for example: Health check-up programsz Heart and …
A Health Fair for ALL! MEGA CARE, MEGA SALES. Read More
The tragic deaths of two young Danish women, Freja Vennervald Sørensen and Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, sent shockwaves through Scandinavia and the traveling community, prompting their families to issue urgent warnings …
Freja Vennervald Sørensen’s father: My daughter’s death should not be in vain Read More
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Deputy Prime Minister Rikka Purra in Helsinki during his official visit to Finland on November 28. …
Vietnam seeks stronger ties with Finland in green growth Read More
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, met with Finnish Ambassador Pekka Kaihilahti to discuss potential cooperation in the construction of data centers, as Finland is one of the …
Indonesia and Finland set to boost digital growth Read More
Norway and other EFTA countries have reached a free trade agreement with Thailand, opening new opportunities for export, investment, and trade. “This is great news for Norwegian businesses. Almost all …
Norway and Thailand sign free trade agreement Read More
China has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the affected countries to investigate the recent damage to two data cables in the Baltic Sea. Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard …
After Swedish appeal: China will collaborate in cable damage investigation Read More
In response to the tragic deaths of six tourists linked to suspected methanol poisoning, Lao authorities have banned the sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and Tiger whisky. The decision …
Methanol poisoning: Laos bans sale and consumption of Tiger vodka and whisky Read More
The Philippines lifts its import ban on Swedish poultry products following the containment of the avian influenza outbreak in Sweden. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that poultry meat, …
Philippines lifts import ban on Swedish poultry Read More
Vietnam has imported more than 24,000 metric tons of Norwegian salmon in the first ten months of 2024, establishing itself as one of Norway’s largest seafood markets in Southeast Asia. …
Vietnam imports over 24,000 tonnes of Norwegian salmon in 10 months Read More
Vietnamese and Danish architects and experts gathered in Hanoi on November 28, 2024. They met to exchange knowledge and strategies about urban green transition during a dialogue titled “Greener Together …
Vietnam and Denmark exchange knowledge about urban green transition Read More
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) highlighted opportunities for overseas Filipino workers in Finland during the 2025 Overseas Labor Market Forum held Thursday in Mandaluyong City. Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan …
Finland and Philippines explore new paths for overseas workers Read More
The Finnish Customs Authority has made a troubling discovery of banned titanium dioxide (E171) in candy imported from China. This substance, which the EU prohibited in food products for the …
Finnish customs finds banned additives in imported Candy from China Read More
Starting Dec. 1, facial recognition services will be available for international passengers at six major Thai airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Hat Yai, according …
Thailand expands facial recognition to international travelers Read More
The Embassy of Denmark in Singapore recently celebrated a significant event with the naming ceremony for the A.P. Møller, one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships. The vessel arrived …
Maersk launches one of the world’s largest methanol-powered container ships with naming ceremony in Singapore Read More
The surge of Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein in Finland has sparked concerns among lawmakers and authorities. Shipments from non-EU retailers have soared from 4 million in 2023 …
Finnish lawmakers raise alarm over Chinese e-commerce boom Read More Sweden has officially requested assistance from China to clarify the circumstances surrounding the recent breaks of two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced this …
Sweden’s PM ask China for help in investigation of cable breaks Read More
In a distressing turn of events, six tourists have lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, sending shockwaves through the travel community. The experienced Danish travel agency, …
Danish travel agency shocked by Laos methanol scandal Read More
Vietnam is significantly improving its weather forecasting capabilities through a partnership with Finland. This collaboration focuses on modernizing the country’s meteorological and hydrological systems, which are crucial for predicting and …
Vietnam improves weather forecasts with help from Finland Read More
This Monday, the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Vietnam welcomed Norwegian Ambassador Hilde Solbakken among ambassadors rom New Zealand, Norway, Canada, and Switzerland to Thua Thien Hue province. The delegation …
Norwegian Ambassador praises NPA Vietnam’s demining efforts Read More
The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 is under increasing scrutiny following reports of its suspicious maneuvers over three crucial cables connecting Sweden and Denmark. On November 7, 2024, the …
Yi Peng 3 suspected of trying to sabotage cables between Sweden and Denmark Read More Swedish TV reporters from SVT have contacted the captain of a Chinese vessel, Yi Peng 3, suspected of involvement in recent cable damage in the Baltic Sea. “Stay away from …
Chinese captain to Swedish reporters: ‘Stay away from my ship’ Read More
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, Karim Khan, has requested an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing. The request follows an ICC investigation, which found “reasonable grounds …
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta leader Read More
Kjeld Wetlesen, a Danish resident in Thailand suffering from Parkinson’s disease, struggles with severe financial difficulties after Udbetaling Danmark mistakenly stopped his pension payments, believing he had passed away. The …
Danish resident in Thailand faces pension crisis after being declared dead Read More
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is striving to increase capacity for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy. To ramp up production, Novo Nordisk will focus on hiring outside of Denmark, …
Novo Nordisk expands footprint in China with recruitment shift Read More
Anne-Sofie was one of the danish girls that tragically died in Laos. Her parents, Anne-Marie and Didier have been talking to TV2 about their experience and to warn others. The …
Anne-Sofie’s parents warn others about Vang Vieng, Laos Read More
The vibrant town of Vang Vieng, renowned for its stunning landscapes and adventurous spirit, has become the focal point of a tragic narrative surrounding the deaths of two young Danish …
Belgian friend to danish girls that died in Laos shares his story Read More
A 65-year-old Swedish tourist reported that a thief stole valuables worth 42,000 baht from him early Wednesday morning in Pattaya. The tourist, Lars Reikwike, told police that around 3:30 am, …
Pattaya thief steals from Swedish tourist Read More
Denmark and Vietnam are deepening their collaboration in key areas to promote a green and sustainable future. During a visit to Copenhagen, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met …
Denmark and Vietnam expand green cooperation Read More Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called on the Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3, currently anchored in Denmark’s economic zone, to move closer to Swedish waters. “We have contacted …
Swedish PM calls for Chinese ship Yi Peng 3 to approach Sweden Read More
Senior Minister Ly Thuch of Cambodia met with Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik during the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World. The bilateral discussion underscored Norway’s significant …
Cambodia and Norway strengthen collaboration on mine action Read More
Norway has strengthened its commitment to human rights in the Philippines through a partnership with the United Nations (UN). The collaboration aims to bolster legal and justice systems while safeguarding …
UN agreement: Norway supports human rights in the Philippines Read More
Today, Nordic embassies across Southeast Asia mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The day also kicks of the yearly campaign ’16 Days of Activism’, which …
Nordic embassies stand against gender-based violence Read More
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm in Hanoi on November 25 to discuss advancing Vietnam’s digital transformation. Chinh highlighted Vietnam’s strategic focus on digital …
Vietnam’s PM meets Ericsson CEO to strengthen digital partnership Read More
Hemming Van Hemming Van is a man of many titles: the spring roll heir, a second-generation immigrant, a businessman, and Hero of the Year in Funen. However, becoming the successor …
Hemming Van: From Daloon in Nyborg to coconut plantation in Thailand Read More
In a tense diplomatic situation, China holds the decisive role in determining the fate of the Yi Peng 3, a vessel currently anchored in the Kattegat and monitored by Danish, …
Diplomatic tensions erupt over Yi Peng 3 in Kattegat Read More
In a significant development, authorities have officially closed the Nana Backpacker Hostel in Laos, where two Danish girls tragically lost their lives among 4 other western tourists. This closure comes …
Police close hostel in Laos where the danish girls died Read More
Last week, Swedish Queen Silvia canceled an official state visit to Singapore due to health concerns. The Swedish royal family has now provided an update on the 80-year-old queen’s condition …
Swedish Queen feeling better after cancelling Singapore visit due to illness Read More
Sweden and the Philippines sign new memorandum of understanding (MOU), that aims to increase Swedish grants and export credits for projects in the Philippines, further deepening economic and strategic relations. …
Sweden and the Philippines to collaborate on export financing Read More
Vang Vieng, once hailed as a vibrant party destination, now resembles a ghost town as the shadows of recent tragedies loom large. The streets surrounding the hostel where two Australian …
From Party Town to Ghost Town Read More
Finnair is canceling around 300 flights due to a strike by pilots on 9th and 13th December 2024. The strike will affect flights to several destinations, including Scandinavian cities and …
Finnair cancels 300 flights due to pilot strike Read More
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard met with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Friday to strengthen ties between their countries. They discussed boosting trade, investment, and cooperation, with a …
Thailand and Sweden seek stronger ties Read More
The Danish Minister of Digitalisation has expressed outrage at TikTok for failing to remove harmful content targeting children. A recent DR investigation revealed that Børns Vilkår, a Danish children’s rights organization, …
TikTok sparks outrage from Danish Minister Read More
ScandAsia can now reveal the identities of the two Danish women who tragically died in Laos on 13 November 2024. The two were Anne-Sofie Ørkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald …
ScandAsia confirms identities of Danish victims in Laos methanol case Read More
Two Danish women, aged 20 and 21, tragically died in Laos earlier this week. Staff members at their hostel found them unconscious after expressing concerns about their well-being when they …
The two danish women were found unconscious in hostel after reported methanol poisoning Read More Local sources confirm that police apprehended the owner of Nana Backpacker Hostel on Wednesday amid growing concerns about alarming incidents linked to the establishment. However, other reports indicate that authorities …
Local Lao says hostel owner was already detained Wednesday Read More